Ko'o Kia

FRESHMAN (2025) Played in four games… logged a solo tackle against Syracuse NAVY (11/9): Made collegiate debut in the win at PITTSBURGH (11/15): Saw playing time for the Irish in the win SYRACUSE (11/22): Competed in the win… recorded first-career solo tackle AT STANFORD (11/29): Saw action on special teams in the win PREP & PERSONAL A three-star LB by On3, 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals The second ranked recruit in the state of Hawaii and 33rd overall LB by On3 The seventh ranked recruit in the state and 72nd overall LB by 247Sports Seventh ranked recruit in Hawaii and 51st overall LB by ESPN The fifth ranked recruit in the state and 38th ranked LB overall by Rivals 2025 Polynesian Bowl 2025 US Army Bowl Butkus Award Nominee Had 98 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles as a senior Credited with 29 tackles – including four tackles for loss – and a forced fumble in nine games in 2022 Son of Nate and Emmalei Kia Four siblings, Kahanu, Nāmele, Lālea & Hilina’i Dad was a defensive end at Utah Mom was a cheerleader at Utah Brother Kahanu is also a member of the Notre Dame football team